I'm getting a bicycle I haven't had one in 10 years?

Question

I'm 26 I have had or rode a bike since I got my license what do I need to know about bike laws. I remember something about registering my bike with the fire department but can't remember why.. I know they have laws for adults but I don't know what those are need some help.

Answer 1

You got a license to ride a bike?

Answer 2

You did not say what country you live in. But I don't know of any country which connects cycling to the fire department.

In the old days people could choose to get a security number stamped on their bike frame, and register that number with the police, to help recover stolen bikes. Maybe you were thinking of this? These days all bikes have a frame number, just make a note of this, the police are too busy to record the millions of bicycles coming and going, these days.

As far as road laws go, in most countries you just follow the laws of the road rather like a car driver should.

You sound like you would benefit from joining a friendly and non competitive cycling club, such as Spokes. or maybe even the Cyclists Touring Club. Go along on a few of their weekly rides and ask more questions. If you like it you can become a member and ask plenty more questions as and when you need to.

If you're buying a new bike, its better by far to get it from a regular bike shop. But wherever you get it from, take it into your local bike shop to get it checked over and set up properly for you: tyre pressures, handlebar and saddle height. Good luck!

Answer 3

Registering with the fire Department was probably for theft purposes, so that you could get your bike back if it was found.  Bikes have to follow the same rules as the cars do.

Answer 4

Any bike laws to consider would be found in the city or town you live in.  You could call mayor's office for direction on any bike laws you need to be aware of.  Some towns want you to register the bike because it's just another way of the govt getting $5 or more from you!!!

After all, there's nothing to riding a bike, so no way to tax you like when you buy gasoline for your car.

But there's really isn't that much different than when you rode when you were younger.  The biggest deal is don't get in front of moving cars.  It sounds like a joke, but I've had many friends get hit by cars passing them on their bikes, some just scrapes and some with legs broken badly.